Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-073E

Title:

Recreation Therapist II (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Full-time

Contract End Date:

10/02/2027

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Unit:

Assessment Inpatient Unit

Department:

Forensic Psychiatry

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for the Forensic Psychiatry - Assessment Inpatient Unit, aligned with client needs and clinical goals.
• Provide individual, small‑group, and adapted activities to support varied abilities and interests.
• Complete assessments and required documentation (initial, quarterly, and annual reports) following ROHCG policies and TRO Standards of Practice.
• Develop individualized recreation plans based on clients’ strengths, needs, goals, and functioning.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team and families to support client participation, goal‑setting, and continuity of care.
• Coordinate recreation services with internal partners and community agencies.
• Prepare written program plans outlining goals, staffing, space, and equipment requirements.
• Maintain program policies, procedures, and equipment resources.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends related to mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders.
• Actively participate in the ROMHC Recreation Therapy Discipline and report on professional standards and practice issues.
• Supervise students and volunteers, providing guidance and learning opportunities within the recreation therapy setting.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or an Allied Health Degree with a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma will be considered.
• Experience working with clients living with moderate to severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning.
• Ability to develop, plan and lead a variety of recreation therapy, leisure education and participation programs that are client-centered, evidence-based and outcome oriented.
• Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client-centered outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community.
• Experience working in a hospital, interdisciplinary setting.
• Experience with provision of individual and group programming is required, including goal setting.
• Membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset.
• English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, and preferred in reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

45.45 to 54.10 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.